Letting Go (ver. 2)
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2nd Guitar Capo 2nd Fret and play ? G = A Em = F#m C = D D = E
Capo 4th Fret
{Intro} G Em C D
G Em C D
Lonely sound of Distant thunder, stir?s my restless sleep, in a dream that I was lose in, slip?s away
G Em C D
Of a young son and his Mama, so innocent back then, would she even recognize her boy today?
{Bridge}
Em D C D
I have fallen to the darkness, and I spilled blood, with these two hands,
G Em C D G D
And in my heart, I wish I could believe, ___who I was, is who I am _______
G Em C D
I have cross-mountains, hills and valleys, sea to shining sea, ____ barren sands and blinding snow
G Em C D
I held my brother as he laid dying, beside __me in some field, ___simply let him go
{Bridge}
Em D C D
I have fallen to the darkness, and I spilled blood, with these two hands,
G Em C D G D
And in my heart, I wish I could believe, ___who I was, is who I am ______
{Chorus}
Em C Em C
I?m letting go, (I?m letting go) letting go (I?m letting go)
Em C Em C
Well I?m letting go (I?m letting go) letting go (I?m letting go)
{Solo} G Em C D G D
G Em C D
Now with all my trials behind me, I?m so blessed to cast my eye ____on my family in my home
G Em C D
And with faith I face my daemons, when god was on are side, _____all that?s left is letting go
{Chorus}
Em C Em C
I?m letting go, (I?m letting go) letting go (I?m letting, letting go)
Em C Em C
Well I?m letting go (I?m letting go) letting go (I?m letting, letting go )
{Ending Solo} G Em C D (x3)
How to play Letting Go (ver. 2)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.